www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Homer Smithhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/homer-smith/?utm_medium=RSS2011-04-13T19:56:06-04:00Sports Briefs2011-04-13T19:56:06-04:00wire dispatches and staff reportshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/apr/13/sports-briefs-91888747/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>BASKETBALL</strong></p> <p><strong>Bryant's gay slur sparks outrage from activists</strong></p> <p>LOS ANGELES | A leading gay-rights organization has demanded an apology from Kobe Bryant for apparently using a derogatory gay term in frustration over a referee's call during the Lakers' game Tuesday night.</p> <p>The NBA is investigating the actions of the five-time ...Homer Smith, former Army coach, dies at 792011-04-13T17:51:33-04:00ASSOCIATED PRESShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/apr/13/homer-smith-former-army-coach-dies-at-79/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) - Former Army head coach Homer Smith, regarded as one of keenest offensive minds in the annals of college football, has died. He was 79.</p><p>Smith, coach of the Black Knights from 1974-78, died Sunday at his home in Tuscaloosa, Ala., after a four-year battle with cancer.</p><p>Smith ...